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Researchers from NHGRI and the Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) have discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech.
… discovered a new neurological condition characterized by issues with motor coordination and speech. They report their findings in npj Genomic … NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) identified three …
Staff
Vence Bonham is the acting deputy director for NHGRI and an associate investigator in NHGRI's Social and Behavioral Research Branch.
… director of the National Human Genome Research Institute and a member of the senior leadership team for the institute. … (NHGRI) within the Division of Intramural Research's Social and Behavioral Research Branch. He leads the Health … 2008. [ PubMed ] Bonham VL, Knerr S, Social and Ethical Implications of Genomics, Race, Ethnicity, and Health …
News Release
NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update to the data management of genomic summary results under the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
… Communication and Public Liaison Branch … Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice in its Guide to Grants and Contracts seeking public comment on a proposed update to … to update data management of genomic summary results … NIH issues a notice seeking public comment on a proposed update …
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
… to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity. … Trait, Genetic Variation … Race is a … generating racial classifications to identify, distinguish and marginalize some groups across nations, regions and the …
The Genomics Landscape
In the June 2024 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director Eric Green recognizes the 2023 recipients of the Bettie J. Graham Leadership Award for Enhancing DEIA in the Genomics Workforce.
… American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG)-NHGRI Genomics and Public Service Fellowship Program. Note that I will have … who will discuss and contextualize the scientific, ethical, and historical complexities around sex, gender, and … and Broadening Perspectives to Advance Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research (UM1), Clinical …
Event
A social media campaign, organized by NHGRI and its partners, that focuses on healthcare provider genomics education.
… Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, and United States. … June 5: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic … available. The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are organizing a social media campaign from June 5 to June 9, 2023, that …
Staff
Dr. Philip Shaw is an investigator in the Social and Behavioral Research Branch at the National Human Genome Research Institute.
… United States. His main interest is in the genetic and environmental factors that influence the development of brain and behavior. A focus of his work is the most common … phenotypes pertinent to ADHD based in the neuroimaging, social and behavioral sciences, 2) identifying the genomic …
The Genomics Landscape
In the October 2021 issue of The Genomics Landscape, NHGRI Director, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., introduces us to new scientific director Charles Rotimi, Ph.D., his background and prior accomplishments.
… fiscal year. The CR allows NHGRI to continue to function and perform most of our normal work, although we eagerly … per year, the next one being October 27, 2021. … The 5th Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Congress will be held …
Educational Resources
Cloning is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence.
… Ethics, Cloning … Cloning, as it relates to genetics and genomics, involves using scientific methods to make … phrase “molecular cloning” typically refers to isolating and copying a particular DNA segment of interest for further …
Health
The Family Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers, and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of family health history information.
… Health History Group connects stakeholders, researchers and thought leaders to share learning, understand barriers in depth, and discuss issues and potential solutions related to the collection of … Hood, Ph.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences Richard M. Fairbanks School of …